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April 28, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/4th month/Day 117)
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2 Maccabees 14:1-25

1 Three years later, Judas and his companions learned that Demetrius, son of Seleucus, had sailed into the port of Tripolis with a powerful army and a fleet,

verse 1: Three years later: actually, Demetrius (I Soter),
son of Seleucus (IV), landed at Tripolis
in the year 151 of the Seleucid era

2 and that he had occupied the country, after doing away with Antiochus and his guardian Lysias.

3 A certain Alcimus, a former high priest, who had willfully incurred defilement before the time of the revolt, realized that there was no way for him to be safe and regain access to the holy altar.

verse 3: Alcimus, a former high priest:
he was apparently appointed high priest
by Antiochus V after Menelaus was executed,
and then deposed for collaborating with the Seleucids.

4 So he went to King Demetrius around the one hundred and fifty-first year and presented him with a gold crown and a palm branch, as well as some of the customary olive branches from the temple. On that day he kept quiet.

5 But he found an opportunity to further his mad scheme when he was invited to the council by Demetrius and questioned about the dispositions and intentions of the Jews. He replied:

6 “Those Jews called Hasideans, led by Judas Maccabeus, are warmongers, who stir up sedition and keep the kingdom from enjoying peace.

verse 6: Hasideans, led by Judas Maccabeus:
according to 1 Mc 2:42 and 7:12–17,
the Hasideans were a party separate from the Maccabees.

7 For this reason, now that I am deprived of my ancestral dignity, that is to say, the high priesthood, I have come here,

8 first, out of my genuine concern for the king’s interests, and second, out of consideration for my own compatriots, since our entire nation is suffering no little affliction from the rash conduct of the people just mentioned.

9 When you have informed yourself in detail on these matters, O king, provide for our country and its hard-pressed people with the same gracious consideration that you show toward all.

10 As long as Judas is around, it is impossible for the government to enjoy peace.”

11 When he had said this, the other Friends who were hostile to Judas quickly added fuel to Demetrius’ indignation.

Dealings with Nicanor.

12 The king immediately chose Nicanor, who had been in command of the elephants, and appointed him governor of Judea. He sent him off

13 with orders to put Judas to death, to disperse his followers, and to set up Alcimus as high priest of the great temple.

14 The Gentiles from Judea, who had fled before Judas, flocked to Nicanor, thinking that the misfortunes and calamities of the Jews would mean prosperity for themselves.

15 When the Jews heard of Nicanor’s coming, and that the Gentiles were rallying to him, they sprinkled themselves with earth and prayed to him who established his people forever, and who always comes to the aid of his heritage by manifesting himself.

16 At their leader’s command, they set out at once from there and came upon the enemy at the village of Adasa.

17 Judas’ brother Simon had engaged Nicanor, but he suffered a slight setback because of the sudden appearance of the enemy.

18 However, when Nicanor heard of the valor of Judas and his companions, and the great courage with which they fought for their country, he shrank from deciding the issue by bloodshed.

19 So he sent Posidonius, Theodotus and Mattathias to exchange pledges of friendship.

20 After a long discussion of the terms, each leader communicated them to his troops; and when general agreement was expressed, they assented to the treaty.

21 A day was set on which the leaders would meet by themselves. From each side a chariot came forward, and thrones were set in place.

22 Judas had posted armed men in readiness at strategic points for fear that the enemy might suddenly commit some treachery. But the conference was held in the proper way.

23 Nicanor stayed on in Jerusalem, where he did nothing out of place. He disbanded the throngs of people who gathered around him;

24 and he always kept Judas in his company, for he felt affection for the man.

verse 24: Affection: compare 1 Mc 7:26–32,
where there is no hint of this cordial relationship
between Nicanor and Judas.

25 He urged him to marry and have children; so Judas married and settled into an ordinary life.

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